Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers - January, 2015 Issue

Happy New Year! 

The January, 2015 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers can be downloaded here.

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Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers - Jingle Bell Walk, December 14th, 2014

Eugene, Oregon.  December 14th, 2014.

In memory of the 20 Willamette Valley Greyhounds who crossed the Rainbow Bridge in 2014.

This video was created by Kym Fleming of the Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers.

Merry Christmas From The Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers!

January GPA-Northwest Adoption Events: Corvallis & Eugene

Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal with a retired racing Greyhound?

Well, here is your chance!  

Representatives from Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest will be at Petco in the Timberhill Shopping Center in Corvallis on Saturday, January 3rd and on Saturday, January 10th at the Eugene Petco at Valley River along with some wonderful retired racers for you to meet. Volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions about Greyhounds and Greyhound adoption. 
 

Event hours are from 11AM to 1PM at both locations.

GPA Northwest has been placing retired racing Greyhounds in responsible, loving homes for over 20 years. There is an application process, a home visit, and an adoption fee. Not ready to adopt? You can still come out and meet the dogs and learn what wonderful pets Greyhounds can be.

See you there!

Holiday Safety Tips For Dog Owners

The holidays can present your dog with unusual temptations, anxieties, and dangers. Keep your dog safe this Christmas!

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First Annual Jingle Bell Walk - Eugene, Oregon - Sunday, December 14th

 

Please join us on Sunday, December 14, 2014, for the first ever Jingle Bell Greyhound Walk, a gathering to remember the Greyhounds who have passed from WVGL families this past year. We will be ringing a bell for 19 Greyhounds. Fashioned after a similar walk that takes place annually in Boston, the walk will be a chance to gather with our friends during the holiday season and to pay tribute to our beloved pets. Donations will be welcomed but not required to attend. All proceeds will benefit Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest. Holiday attire is encouraged, and prizes will be awarded!

We will meet at the 5th Street Public Market, 295 E. 5th Avenue, in Eugene at 1:30 PM. (Please park in the parking lot across the street.) We will walk down to the fountain on 8th street and back and then meet at the fountain in the Market. There we will ring the bell 19 times. 
Remember to bring your umbrella in case it rains. If there is a Greyhound you would like to have remembered at the bell ringing, or for more information, email Mary Lou at greythappenings@comcast.net

Corvallis GPA Adoption Event - Sat, December 6th - Petco in the Timberhill Shopping Center

Everest

Jiggy

Just a quick note to let you know that there WILL be adoptable Greyhounds at the Corvallis adoption event on Saturday, December 6th from 11-1.  Everest and Jiggy are slated to make an appearance and are available for adoption.  We'll be at Petco in the Timberhill Shopping Center.

See you there!

Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers - December 2014 Issue

Happy Holidays everyone! - Keith
 

The December, 2014 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers can be downloaded here.  Enjoy.....and Happy Holidays!

Willamette Valley Adoption Events: Saturday, December 6th - Corvallis PLUS Eugene Fundraising "Photos With Santa" Event

Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal with a retired racing Greyhound?

Well, here is your chance!  

Representatives from Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest will be at Petco in Corvallis at Petco in the Timberhill Shopping Center on Saturday, December 6th from 11AM - 1PM along with some wonderful retired racers for you to meet. Volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions about Greyhounds and Greyhound adoption. 

In addition, the Greyhounds will be at the Petco in Eugene at the Valley River Center from 1PM - 4PM.

Santa will be at the Eugene event and available for photos with your pet with the proceeds benefiting Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest. Photos are $9.95.

GPA Northwest has been placing retired racing Greyhounds in responsible, loving homes for over 20 years. There is an application process, a home visit, and an adoption fee. Not ready to adopt? You can still come out and meet the dogs and learn what wonderful pets Greyhounds can be.

Come join in the fun and frivolity!  See you there!

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Merrick Thanksgiving Feast For Your Pooch ---- No, Really!

The house is filled with love and the wonderful smells of Thanksgiving infiltrate the air. Could it get any better as you fill your plate with juicy slices of turkey and all the trimmings? We don't think Thanksgiving should come only once a year, so we created this meal for your dog to enjoy all year round: Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours. Thanksgiving Day Dinner™ is prepared with turkey, sweet potatoes, carrots, green beans and granny smith apples.

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November Greyhound Walk - Sunday, November 16th

 

 

Join us Sunday, November 16th for an autumn day walk through Alton Baker Trails. We will meet near the main parking lot; located at 100 Day Island Rd. - Eugene, OR 97401, at 1:30 pm. Located in the heart of Eugene, Alton Baker is Eugene’s largest developed park. Along with people admiring our beautiful dogs, we will be seeing the Willamette River and the breathtaking nature Oregon has for us. For more information about Alton Baker Park, visit their website at: http://www.eugene-or.gov/facilities/Facility/Details/29

Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers - November, 2014 Issue

The November, 2014 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers can be downloaded here.  Enjoy!

Willamette Valley Adoption Events: Saturday, November 8th - Eugene & Corvallis

Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal with a retired racing Greyhound?

Well, here is your chance!  

Representatives from Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest will be at Petco at the Valley River Center in Eugene and in Corvallis at Petco in the Timberhill Shopping Center on Saturday, November 8th from 11AM - 1PM along with some wonderful retired racers for you to meet. Volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions about Greyhounds and Greyhound adoption.

GPA Northwest has been placing retired racing Greyhounds in responsible, loving homes for over 20 years. There is an application process, a home visit, and an adoption fee. Not ready to adopt? You can still come out and meet the dogs and learn what wonderful pets Greyhounds can be.

 

Come join in the fun and frivolity!

See you there!

Elliot Finigan, GPA Ambassadog: August 10, 2001 - October 17, 2014.

Elliot doing what Greyhounds do best....

Elliot (and peanut butter!)

Loved by Mary Lou and Jerry Finigan, Elliot was a veteran of many GPA adoption events, "meet and greets" and home visits. 

Rest In Peace, Elliot.



Elliot with his "brother" Jake, who passed away earlier this year.







October Greyhound Walk - Sunday, October 19th - Talking Waters in Albany

 

October Greyhound Walk
 

Join us for a lovely walk around the Talking Waters Gardens of Albany, OR. We’ll meet at 1:30pm at the parking lot, 875 Waverly Drive NE, Albany on Sunday, October 19th. The Talking Waters Gardens are Albany’s own ‘green’ water treatment process using Wetlands cells. Bring your greyt friends to listen to the falls, see some beautiful scenery, and learn something along the way! For more information, please visit

http://twg.cityofalbany.net/

Hope to see you there!

Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers - October, 2014 Issue

The October, 2014 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers can be downloaded here.  Enjoy!

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GPA-NW Greyhound Sponsorship Program - Sponsor Oletta, Who Will Be Living Among The Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers!

 

Oletta

In her June 7^th race, Oletta was in the lead when she took a spill with another dog on the first turn.  This sweet little girl came to us intermittently holding her right rear leg up.  After x-rays and examination by orthopaedic specialists, Oletta has been diagnosed with a very rare injury for Greyhounds – she has a torn cranial cruciate ligament.  This injury is common to Labs, and Goldens, who have knee issues, but in Greyhounds only occurs as the result of trauma.  Oletta will require surgical intervention to repair her injury.  We are in the process of determining the best course of action to ensure this little three-year old has a health happy retirement.

Oletta is a very sweet, wonderful pooch and will, someday soon, be joining the Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers on our monthly walks.  To be one of the Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers who will assist Oletta as a sponsor, click here.  Scroll down to "Oletta" and click on the "sponsor Oletta" link.  GPA-NW appreciates any and all donations.  Note that your donation will specifically sponsor Oletta, who will be living in Eugene, OR.

Sponsor Oletta by clicking here.  And thank you!

Meet "Iron" (Gable Ironhide)! He's Ready For Adoption!

Introducing "Iron!"  He's a sweet, handsome five year old Greyhound looking for his "forever" home.   Iron is well-mannered, quiet, friendly and walks very well on a leash.  He has no issues with separation anxiety and gets along well with medium-to-larger size dogs.  He loves kids but NOT cats. 


I'm currently fostering him and he and my Greyhound Keith are becoming fast friends.  A 5-star pooch!

If you are interested in meeting Iron, let me know.  Iron may be at the October 4th adoption event at the Corvallis Petco.

Of course an application and home visit must be completed before adoption.   For more information, send me an email:  greyhoundude@gmail.com

Barry Bottger

Willamette Valley Adoption Events: Saturday, October 4th in Eugene & Corvallis

Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal with a retired racing Greyhound?

Well, here is your chance!  

Representatives from Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest will be at Petco at the Valley River Center in Eugene and in Corvallis at Petco in the Timberhill Shopping Center on Saturday, October 4th from 11AM - 1PM along with some wonderful retired racers for you to meet. Volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions about Greyhounds and Greyhound adoption.

GPA Northwest has been placing retired racing Greyhounds in responsible, loving homes for over 20 years. There is an application process, a home visit, and an adoption fee. Not ready to adopt? You can still come out and meet the dogs and learn what wonderful pets Greyhounds can be.

See you there!

September Greyhound Walk - Sunday, Sept. 21 - Dorris Ranch

It is September and the leaves are starting to change colors so Join us for the September greyhound walk at Dorris Ranch in Springfield to check out the leaves. We’ll meet in the parking lot at 1:30pm on September 21st and head out for a leisurely walk through the orchards.

For more information, visit http://www.willamalane.org/pages/parks/dorris.shtml.

Hope to see you there!

Home Made Dog Treat Machine - Pretty Cool!

He Built The GREATEST Toy For His Dogs!

This Is SO Brilliant!

By Barbara Diamond

 

After being inspired by YouTube videos to make homemade treat machines, Dan decided to make his own version for his canine kids, Mak and Zoe. Using scrap wood and plastic water bottles, he finished his brilliant treat machine in just an hour!

Mak and Zoe, both 4 1/2 years old, react to the contraption quite differently. You see, it took Zoe about a day to figure it out, while Mak still looks at it bewildered, only snagging a treat if it flies his way. Dan says he’ll be inside the house getting ready for work and will hear the “thunk, whir” of the bottles spinning, as Zoe plays with it — even though there are no treats inside! Hysterical!

My favorite part of this video comes at the very end, when Zoe decides to go for the gold and steal the entire bag of treats, leaving Mak puzzled by the treat machine. It’s clear to see which adorable pup is the smarty-pants of the two! LOL!

Dan told us, “I like giving my pups something else to play with, when we aren’t off for a hike at the beach. They love to run on the sand and through the water.” What an amazing pet parent for going out of his way so much for his beloved dogs.

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Willamette Valley Adoption Events: Saturday, September 13th in Eugene & Corvallis

Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal with a retired racing Greyhound?

Well, here is your chance!  

Representatives from Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest will be at Petco at the Valley River Center in Eugene and in Corvallis at Petco in the Timberhill Shopping Center on Saturday, September 13th from 11AM - 1PM along with some wonderful retired racers for you to meet. Volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions about Greyhounds and Greyhound adoption.

GPA Northwest has been placing retired racing Greyhounds in responsible, loving homes for over 20 years. There is an application process, a home visit, and an adoption fee. Not ready to adopt? You can still come out and meet the dogs and learn what wonderful pets Greyhounds can be.

See you there

Greyt Happenings For Willamette Greyhound Lovers - September 2014 Issue

The September, 2014 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Greyhound Lovers can be downloaded here.  Enjoy!

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Today is National Dog Day!

How cool is that?

www.nationaldogday.com

20 Ways to celebrate National Dog Day here

Eugene Celebration Parade

Dear Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers,

It is parade time again!! The Eugene Celebration Parade is Saturday, August 23!

Here is the information for the Eugene Celebration parade which is next Saturday, August 23rd.

 

Below you will find staging information, parade instructions and rules.. also a map of the staging area.

We are #18 this year..  the parade starts at 11am so we are to be ready at 10:30am. our staging area is on Pearl Street south of 19th on the west side of Pearl next to the Civic Stadium parking lot. The streets will be closed at at 8:30am. The parade will be traveling north on High Street to 11th, west on 11th and then south on Pearl to the Civic Stadium parking lot.

 

We are looking forward to having the couch float again in this parade.. :o)

 

See you all there.

 

Mary Lou Finigan

Albany Animal Hospital Adds Solar Panels

Dr. Ken Fletcher is the veterinarian to many Greyhounds in the Corvallis/Albany area.  He is located at Albany Animal Hospital in Albany, OR.

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Pacific Power partners with animal hospital on solar energy

Albany veterinarian Ken Fletcher first thought about adding solar panels to his roof about three years ago.

He did some research on potential tax breaks and called Abundant Solar in Corvallis to get an estimate. The timing just wasn’t right.

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"After The Race" - An Overview of Greyhounds and Greyhound Adoption

Student film maker Austin Crapser created a short documentary film about greyhound adoption.

"After The Race" was filmed at "Pet Day 2014," an annual event at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon.  GPA has participated in the event since 1998.  Enjoy!

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17 Words That Mean Something Different When You Have A Dog

17 Words That Mean Something Different When You Have A Dog

Fact: Dogs change your life (and vocabulary) for the better.

 

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Photos From the Eugene Greyhound Picnic 8/2/14

A GREYT time was had by all!  These wonderful photos courtesy of Eric Merchant.  Thanks Eric!

Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers - August, 2014 Issue

The August, 2014 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers can be downloaded here.  Enjoy!

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It's Time For the Eugene Greyhound Picnic!

IS IT SUMMER?  IT MUST BE PICNIC TIME!

Calling all Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers! You are once again invited to join us for a day of frolic, food, and friends at the 10th Annual Eugene Greyhound Picnic, to be held on Saturday, August 2nd, from 11 AM to 3 PM. This day of fun and fundraising will be at the Finigan Residence, 1250 Irvington Drive in Eugene, so mark it on your calendars and plan to attend with your favorite Greyhounds (and family, of course).

Highlights include:

Hotdog & Hamburger Barbecue (Veggie Burgers available)

Fundraising Raffle and Silent Auction

Off Leash Play Area with wading pools for dogs to cool off

The Ever Popular Greyhound Games (we are adding new games this year)

The Greyt Stuff Merchandise Shop Filled with wonderful greyhound goods

Dog Whisperer, Julia Bowlin

Nail trims by Joan Fusek of Zoom’n Groom’n with donation going to GPA-NW

Admission is $10 per adult and $5 for children ages 4 to 12. Children age 3 and under are free. Parking is at the SonRise Christian Church, 1 block west. Handicap Parking is in the driveway of the Finigan residence.

What to bring: your dog’s muzzle, a picnic blanket or lawn chair, and a side dish to share.

All proceeds go to benefit Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest. Since 1987, GPANW has placed over 5,000 Greyhounds in loving homes.

We look forward to seeing you on August 2nd as we help GPA-NW to place more greyhounds. For more information or if you would like to be on the picnic planning committee, contact Mary Lou at finiganm@comcast.net or call her at 541-688-1406.

Facts About You and Your Dog's Personality

What type of dog should you get? Scientific studies link certain dog breeds to owner's personality traits. And according to WebMd, certain breeds complement lifestyles. For example, if you love being outdoors, some good companions would be: Dobermans, or Australian cattle dogs. If you are a stressed or depressive type of person you could benefit from having a charming pet, like pugs or Shiba Inus. If you have trouble sleeping, snuggly breeds like Greyhounds or Sheepdogs. Beagles are one breed that's known to be good with children, along with boxers. Watch for more advice.

Eugene GPA Hounds Out And About Adoption Event - Saturday, July 12th

Eugene Hounds Out and About

Date: Saturday July 12th
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Oakway Center
Corner of Oakway and Coburg Roads, Eugene, OR

There will be adoptable Greyhounds at this event!

Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers - July, 2014 Issue

The July, 2014 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers can be downloaded here.   Enjoy!

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